A Model 1860 U.S. Navy cutlass
Steel single-fuller 26 inch curved blade marked with an anchor and U.S.N./D R/18-- and P/G G deeply, indicating reinspection by Commander Guert Gansevoort, inspector. Cast brass hilt and pommel with riveted sheet brass guard marked Enterprise. for vessel, as well as 22M/795 and U.R. on top of pommel. Black leather-covered wood grip. Black leather scabbard with brass frog stud.
Condition: Very good. Blade with dark brown patina and light pitting with some sword nicks on edge. Brass hilt with good patina and markings. Sheet brass guard with some dents from use. Grip recolored with some traces of leather covering and some cracks in wood. Leather scabbard excellent with light surface cracks, missing tip.
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